Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?

Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.

Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

Reed And Barton Silver Tea Service

Reed And Barton Serving Fork

Burgundy Glass

Reed And Barton Tomato Server

Francis I Sterling Silver Flatware

Gio Ponti Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner

$16,298 / set

Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

This Harlequin mixed sterling silver flatware set is a sophisticated and elegant choice for any dining table.

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20th Century Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Sterling Silver

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 113 Pcs Huge!

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by the French Renaissance, the Burgundy Sterling Silver flatware pattern from Reed & Barton is decorated with motifs of scrolls, leaves and flowers which captures old world ...

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Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Francis I Silver Flatware Service

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Reed & Barton Francis I Silver Flatware Service

By Reed & Barton

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental 856-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted in the highly desirable Francis I pattern by the esteemed firm of Reed & Barton.

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Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Set 5-piece with Kettle on Stand

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Set 5-piece with Kettle on Stand

Located in Big Bend, WI

This is one of the most popular silver flatware patterns of all time. Francis I by Reed & Barton Beautiful Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver 5-piece tea set.

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20th Century American Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Sterling Silver

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H 13.75 in

Francis I Silver Cocktail Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Around 1904-1906, Reed and Barton sought to develop a sterling flatware pattern that would be a marvel of design and craftsmanship representing magnificence in detail and boldnes...

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Sterling Silver

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Silver Sculpture by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pc

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern silver sculpture by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set, 42 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 5/8" 8 teaspoons, 6 ...

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1970s Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Alpaca, Wood

$30,253 / set

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen by Carrs - Hanoverian Bead

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English straight sterling silver Hanoverian Bead pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our vintage flatwar...

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1990s English Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Sterling Silver

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern

$15,000 / set

H 5.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toledo, OH

A beautiful 107 piece sterling silver flatware set by Georg Jensen in the Acanthus pattern. It contains the following pieces: 20 teaspoons 6" 8 cream of soup spoons 5 1/2" 5 tables...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Sterling Silver

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

$39,529 / set

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8" 12 Large Din...

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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

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19th Century American Rococo Vintage Reed and Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns

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Sterling Silver

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Vintage Reed And Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage reed and barton sterling flatware patterns available for sale. Each of these unique vintage reed and barton sterling flatware patterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Vintage reed and barton sterling flatware patterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage reed and barton sterling flatware patterns made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Reed & Barton, Reed and Barton and Gio Ponti each produced beautiful vintage reed and barton sterling flatware patterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Reed And Barton Sterling Flatware Patterns?

Vintage reed and barton sterling flatware patterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,398, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $298,500.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Reed & Barton

Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.